July 18, 2005
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
Insurance Journal Midwest Magazine
2005 Excess, Surplus and Specialty Markets Directory, Vol. I
In this Issue
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FeaturesThe London Bombings: Terror Pool Will Help Cover Losses
September 11, March 11, July 7-dates on a calendar until 2001, 2004... -
FeaturesNew SOX Rules Don’t Fit Mutual Insurers for Size
For mutual property/casualty insurers, year-one SOX compliance costs... -
People & PlacesPeople
The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. announced that Ralph S. Michael III,... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
ILLINOIS Segal Sentencing Delayed Indefinitely for Psychiatric... -
FeaturesAllocation
Wooddale Builders vs. Maryland Casualty Co. (Minnestoa Court of... -
FeaturesOhio’s Comp Investment Loss Exceeds $300 Million
COLUMBUS, Ohio-The state's insurance fund for injured workers... -
FeaturesProducer Development: Learning to Sell
Beginning this week, 15 insurance agents are returning to Normal,... -
FeaturesThe Industry Goes to School: Universities That Offer Insurance Degrees
Twenty years ago, it was nearly impossible to find colleges and... -
Editor's NoteEditor’s Note: Closing Time
The Insurance Journal directory issues are known as "keepers,"... -
Editor's NoteClosing Time
The Insurance Journal directory issues are known as "keepers,"... -
FeaturesCase Law Watch
Wooddale Builders vs. Maryland Casualty Co. (Minnestoa Court of... -
Parting ShotsNew SOX Rules Don’t Fit Mutual Insurers for Size
It's obvious to us at the National Association of Mutual Insurance... -
FeaturesOhio’s Comp Investment Loss Exceeds $300 Million
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The state's insurance fund for injured workers... -
FeaturesThe Industry Goes to School: Universities That Offer Insurance Degrees
Twenty years ago, it was nearly impossible to find colleges and... -
FeaturesThe London Bombings: Terror Pool Will Help Cover Losses
September 11, March 11, July 7--dates on a calendar until 2001, 2004... -
People & PlacesPeople & Places
Ralph Michael The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. announced that Ralph S.... -
FeaturesProducer Development: Learning to Sell
New Program Teaches a Consultative Approach to Insurance Sales... -
NewsbriefsSEGAL SENTENCING DELAYED INDEFINITELY FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION
Former Chicago insurance broker Michael Segal's sentencing for a... -
NewsbriefsAUTO RATES UP 4% IN 2004
The average cost of an auto insurance policy in Michigan increased 4... -
NewsbriefsSTATE SPONSORS COMP SEMINAR
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth and the State... -
NewsbriefsJUNE HAILSTORMS TOTAL $18 MILLION IN INSURED DAMAGES
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman reported that severe... -
NewsbriefsBill Would Leave Insurers With $500 Million Fox River Cleanup Tab
A bill that would force insurers to pick up the estimated $500... -
NewsbriefsEmployers Can Split Comp Premium Into 2 Payments
Beginning July 18, Ohio employers will be allowed to split their... -
FeaturesEstablish an Outside Board of Advisors
An agency cannot grow effectively when its lead executive is... -
FeaturesInsurance Community Concerns Mount Over Climate Change Debate
To paraphrase an old adage: "Nothing concentrates the overall mind of... -
FeaturesWar of the Worlds: Treasury Sees TRIA as More Hindrance Than Help
Bush Administration Policy Questions Need for Renewal of Federal... -
FeaturesHow to Use Alternative Markets
The "hard market" conditions have been gone now for a couple of... -
FeaturesInsurance Journal Airs Daily Fraudcaster Online
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FeaturesPrinciples and Politics: The Long and Short of Terrorism Insurance
The powerful House Committee on Financial Services could have a... -
FeaturesResearch Reports: Competing World Views on Terrorism Insurance
The Treasury report on terrorism insurance is just one of several on... -
FeaturesHow to Select a MGA/Wholesaler
The following is a guideline for some of the key things to review...
National Coverage
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FeaturesEstablish an Outside Board of Advisors
An agency cannot grow effectively when its lead executive is... -
FeaturesResearch Reports: Competing World Views on Terrorism Insurance
The Treasury report on terrorism insurance is just one of several on... -
FeaturesWar of the Worlds: Treasury Sees TRIA as More Hindrance Than Help
Asked what the world would be like if there were no federal terrorism... -
FeaturesInsurance Community Concerns Mount Over Climate Change Debate
To paraphrase an old adage: "Nothing concentrates the overall mind of... -
Fraud RoundupInsurance Journal Airs Daily Fraudcaster Online
Fraud costs the insurance industry between $85 billion and $120... -
FeaturesPrinciples and Politics: The Long and Short of Terrorism Insurance
The powerful House Committee on Financial Services could have a... -
FeaturesAmerican Hobbyist’s Online Rating
American Hobbyist Insurance, a national provider of collector-vehicle... -
News BriefsNews Briefs
XL Hit with $183M Reserve Increase: Bermuda's XL Capital Ltd.... -
Minding Your BusinessHow to Use Alternative Markets
The "hard market" conditions have been gone now for a couple of...
